Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 157

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery road.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if
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they spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP
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The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif‐
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. Depending on
the selected drive program, the appropriate
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ESP mode will be activated. You can select the
drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT
switch ( page 135).
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Function of ESP Crosswind Assist
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and
ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
ESP ® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ‐
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ual brake application on one side.
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Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
© Settings
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ESP ® can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP
can otherwise be found in the
menu.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
Select ESP.
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Select
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
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display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of EBD
Quick Access
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Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterized by the following:
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Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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Assistance
on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
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On or å Off.
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OFF warn‐